Rituals of purification or moral cleansing are common in many religious traditions. For example, ritual washing before prayer, public worship, (re)inclusion, or other religious activities is present ...

Discussion of the legacy of Henry Kissinger was bound to be complex. Many obituaries had been prepared years in advance, a testament to Kissinger’s longevity but also to the polarization of opinion ...

Below we present a complete list of the worst offenses that every Catholic should avoid if they want to participate in the Eucharist. Black Catholic priest [Freepik] P Pulse Mix Follow Some sins are ...

The new papal document begins with the two Latin words “Misericordia et Misera”, which St. Augustine used to describe the encounter between Jesus and the adulterous woman who was liable for stoning ...

What does it mean to be spiritual? Many these days are undertaking to consider spirituality, its meaning, and how to achieve it. This interest appears to come in addition to or perhaps because of the ...

Pope Francis has ruled that priests will be able to absolve the "sin" of abortion in an official document published on 21 November. The provision extends a temporary measure he had put in place in ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) | Pope Francis is applying his vision of a merciful church to women who have had abortions, easing their path toward forgiveness and saying he realizes some felt they had no choice ...

You can find today’s readings here. “Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’?” (Lk 5:23) I don’t know about you, but I admit I’m skeptical of arguments for ...

MANILA, Philippines — Sharing fake news online is a sin that needs absolution. The gravity of the offense diminishes if netizens are not aware that they are sharing fake news. But they will still be ...

A study involving a group of devout Roman Catholics found that people who feel guilty about past misdeeds are more generous after attending confession. The researchers from Royal Holloway in London ...